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26 January 2022
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Story Rulanzen Martin
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Photo University of the Western Cape
The late Prof Jaap Durand.
The management of the University of the Free State (UFS) is saddened to learn of the passing of Prof Jaap Durand, revered theological academic and author. Prof Durand obtained his master’s degree from the UFS and received an honorary doctorate in Philosophy from the UFS in 2004.
Prof Durand has had a colourful career as academic, writer, and struggle activist: from Professor of Systematic Theology and Dean of the Faculty of Theology at the University of the Western Cape to Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the same university. He also served as the ombudsman of Stellenbosch University from 2002 to 2003.
During his life, Prof Durand was a unifier and a critical voice, speaking out against injustice. He has also authored several books, including Dit is amper dag; Evolusie, wetenskap en geloof, and Protesstem.
The UFS joins the higher education community in mourning and is deeply saddened by the loss of such a great theologian and academic. We wish to convey our deepest condolences to Prof Durand’s family, friends, and loved ones during this time.
Community Service Learning takes stock of its work
2007-11-06
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The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) recently held a Community Service Learning Breakfast where students, lecturers and service providers shared their experiences in community projects undertaken by the UFS this year. The faculty also awarded certificates to service providers as a token of appreciation for their help in those projects. At the function were from the left, front: Mr Andrew Mohan (Lecturer in the Centre for Accounting on the Qwaqwa Campus), Ms Jackie Ntshingila, (Provincial Manager: Small Enterprise Development Agency), Ms Tessa Ndlovu (Co-ordinator: Community Services in the faculty), and Mr Martin Oliver (Lecturer in the Department of Business Management); back: Mr Mbulelo Mpofana (member of SIFE - Students in Free Enterprise).
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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